2011 RUB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.8757 BIF

YEARLY LOW

36.7581 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.2069 BIF

2011 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 44.8757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 36.7581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1176 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.6028 to the December average rate of 40.8891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 44.8757 was up 13.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 39.5045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 224,379 BIF

2010 Average 187,153 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 183,791 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,587.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

44.6244

36.9645

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.2507, compared to 41.1630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2507

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.1630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 4.6653 BIF (High: 44.6472 / Low: 39.9819). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9658 BIF (High: 40.4894 / Low: 39.5236).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.6653

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9658

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5083 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 43.8707) against the same month in 2010 (average: 37.4968), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3739 (+17.00%).

2011 Avg (May) 43.8707

2010 Avg (May) 37.4968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.2627	36.7581	37.6028
February	39.5428	38.3116	38.8804
March	40.4894	39.5236	39.9913
April	44.6472	39.9819	43.3194
May	44.8757	42.6677	43.8707
June	44.4184	43.2172	43.8397
July	44.3767	43.3884	43.9861
August	44.4307	41.1978	42.5981
September	42.5043	38.0333	40.0898
October	41.2986	37.5411	39.3519
November	41.6654	39.0348	40.0630
December	41.8174	39.8242	40.8891